Avis to Add 500 Nissan Altima Hybrids to Rental Car Fleet

Avis already has 1000 Toyota Priuses in its rental fleet.

Published: 30-Jul-2007

The new addition gives customers a choice when renting a gas/electric hybrid
vehicle, with the option of selecting the Toyota Prius, a compact hybrid
vehicle, or the Nissan Altima, a full-size hybrid vehicle for those desiring
more room. Avis added 1,000 Toyota Priuses to its rental fleet earlier.

The Altima Hybrid features a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine, fuel economy
estimated at 42 miles per gallon (city)/36 miles per gallon (highway) and an
Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle rating. Standard features
include push-button start, cruise control, keyless entry, power door locks and
windows and dual zone automatic temperature control.

"These vehicles fulfill a variety of customer needs and desires," said Becky
Alseth, senior vice president of marketing for Avis Budget Group, parent of
Avis. "In addition to consumers who wish to make their rental experience one
with minimal environmental impact, we expect a substantial number of customers
are thinking of purchasing a hybrid vehicle, and want to try the Nissan Altima
or Toyota Prius for themselves to see how it performs."

Mark Phelan tests three different fuel efficiency technologies and concludes that hybrids are the past. Pictured are first Chrysler 300s to come off of European assembly line. Diesel is offered as an option in Europe on this model, but not in North America.

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